WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today more than $1.2 billion in airport safety and infrastructure grants will be awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to 405 airports in 50 states and six U.S. territories.
“This $1.2 billion federal investment will improve our nation’s airport infrastructure, enhance safety, and strengthen growth in local communities, which is especially important as the economy recovers from COVID-19,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.
The Department is awarding federal grants to the following airports in the state of Illinois:
* $6,481,606 to Scott AFB/MidAmerica Airport to expand the terminal building.
* $1,637,172 to Central Illinois Regional Airport to buy snow removal equipment and build an apron.
* $1,325,829 to Veteran’s Airport of Southern Illinois to buy snow removal equipment, install perimeter fencing, install runway lighting, rehabilitate lighting and rehabilitate an apron.
* $2,897,860 to Quad City International Airport to buy an aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle and improve the terminal building.
* $1,100,000 to General Downing-Peoria International Airport to expand an apron and strengthen a runway.
* $1,111,111 to Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field to buy snow removal equipment and rebuild a runway.
* $400,000 to Chicago/Rockford International Airport to conduct a noise compatibility plan study.
* $1,470,000 to University of Illinois-Willard Airport to install navigational aids and rehabilitate a runway.
* $9,083,331 to the State of Illinois for airport programs throughout the state.
Since January 2017, the Trump Administration delivered $13.5 billion to America’s airports to improve infrastructure and safety. In 2020, the Administration delivered $10 billion in economic assistance to America’s Airports during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
A complete listing of grants (PDF) and an interactive map of airports receiving funding is available on the FAA website.